Established Camping
Porcupine Springs
Porcupine Springs is located near Burley, Idaho, within the Sawtooth National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can influence temperatures, ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the City of Rocks National Reserve and Pomerelle Mountain Resort, offering opportunities for hiking and skiing.
Description
Overview
Porcupine Springs Campground is located along the scenic Rock Creek Road, in southern Idaho. It sits at an elevation of 6,950 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its abundance of trails and scenic beauty.
Recreation
Numerous hiking, biking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle trails begin within or near the campground, including Porcupine Springs, Ross Falls, Rim View, Pike Mountain and Third Fork trails. Fishing is popular on Rock Creek.
Facilities
This large campground contains three group sites that each accommodate up to 50 and 100 people. The recently updated sites are accessible and equipped with picnic tables, grills, serving and utility tables and campfire circles. The group site on Loop C has large corrals for horses. Several single-family campsites are available as well. Each is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, grill and a utility table. Additional sites not listed for reservation are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a scenic forest of pine and aspen trees. Summer wildflowers are vivid and abundant, and wildlife frequents the area.
Location
Porcupine Springs is located in Idaho
Directions
From Hansen, Idaho, travel south on County Road G3 for approximately 31 miles. The road becomes Forest Road 515. Continue on FR 515 as it becomes gravel and turns into Forest Road 500. The Porcupine Springs Campground sign will be on the left.
Coordinates
42.1669444 N
114.2622222 W
Detours Nearby
Mendoza Ranchette
1 hr 33 min away
Scruffy Buffalo Ranch
2 hrs 48 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 25 min from Twin Falls
- 2 hrs 39 min from Pocatello
- 3 hrs 31 min from Logan
- 3 hrs 34 min from Ogden
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Fires
